The Bridge Triathlon
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The Bridge Triathlon : Dartford, 5 July 2026
The 17th Dartford Bridge Triathlon will take place on 5 July 2026. The standard distance race is part of the London Series and the organiser has increased places to 400. A Sprint Triathlon is scheduled for 6 September 2026 following a test event earlier in the year. The organiser notes a small price increase for 2026, the second in 17 years.
Race formats and distances are listed below:
- Standard: 1500 m swim, 42 km bike, 10 km run
- Relay: 1500 m swim, 42 km bike, 10 km run
- Sprint: 750 m swim, 21 km bike, 5 km run
- GO TRI: 300 m swim, 14 km bike, 3.8 km run
- Aqua Bike: 1500 m swim, 42 km bike or 750 m swim, 21 km bike
Course notes from recent race briefs indicate the Standard swim is two laps of 1500 m, followed by six laps of the bike course and two 5 km run laps around both lakes. Registration is by the container and the finish is positioned to the left of the transition area. Car parking is free and a short walk from registration.
Non British Triathlon Federation members require a day license purchased through British Triathlon. If part of the course is lost the event may become an alternative format, for example an Aquathon or a Duathlon. If the race is cancelled due to bad weather a 50% refund is offered. Swimming in the lakes is prohibited except during events or authorised open water training sessions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
